Is there a new Batman game in 2024? It’s a question that all DC fans want to know the answer to, especially after the lackluster reception of Kill the Justice League earlier this year. Arkham games are always a treat to play, so let’s take a look if the next Batman game intends to revisit one of the best videogame series ever made.
I have a lot of fond memories of the Batman games on Switch and mobile, especially the aforementioned Arkham series, of which Asylum is the best, and I’ll take no questions about it at this time. Some of the best Lego games even involve the Caped Crusader; he’s everywhere you look. Admittedly, as with most DC games, Batman’s adventures are pretty dark. If it’s charm and humor that you want, perhaps the Marvel games are more your speed.
Is there a new Batman game in 2024?
Yes, there is a new Batman game in 2024, though it might not be what you’re expecting, and no, we’re not talking about Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, though that game is technically part of the Arkhamverse. Instead, we allude to Batman: Arkham Shadow, an upcoming game due to release before the end of 2024.
However, there is one small catch with this new Batman game: it’s exclusive to the Meta Quest 3. That’s right, it’s a virtual reality game – not Bats’ first tango with VR, but it’s still an interesting prospect.
New Batman game platforms
As we already stated, the next Batman game is only coming to the Meta Quest 3. However, when the time comes for a new mainline Batman game, we’re sure that it’ll come to console and PC, too, and maybe the Nintendo Switch 2. It’s best not to get your hopes up too high about a new mainline Bats game hitting a Nintendo console straight away, as the Arkham games only landed on Nintendo Switch in 2023, years after the conclusion of the series in 2015 with Arkham Knight.
What will the new Batman game be like?
Serving as a direct sequel to Arkham Origins, you can expect to enter detective mode as you explore Gotham City like never before. Yes, you can also expect to throw some punches and use gadgets, so maybe make sure there’s no one near you before you put the headset on.
Characters such as Jim Gordon and Harvey Dent are due to appear, too, so things will be interesting as you attempt to put a stop to a revolt that has the criminal underworld of Gotham City busy.
New Batman game release date speculation
There’s no precise release date, but Batman: Arkham Shadow is slated to launch later this year. As soon as we have a solid date, we’ll let you know.
That’s everything we can tell you about the new Batman game. We also have our eyes peeled for information about the new FNAF game and the new Resident Evil game. For more superhero fun, swing by our list of the best Spider-Man games on Switch and mobile.